James Jackson
June 25, 2010
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James O. (Jay) Jackson passed away on Friday, June 25, 2010, at the VA Community Living Center after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer.
Jim was born in Des Moines on November 14, 1949, the son of D.O. (Jack) and Faye Jackson. He graduated from Saydel High School in 1967.
He was a Viet Nam veteran serving in the U.S. Army. Jim lived and worked in many places including California, Colorado, Missouri, Washington, D.C. and New York. His last employment was with Johnny’s Italian Steakhouse at Holiday Inn near Jordan Creek. He was an avid golfer, bowler, and fitness expert. One of his favorite activities was watching ‘his’ St. Louis Cardinals.
He will be missed by his mother, Faye Jackson of Des Moines; sister, Jeanne Saemisch; nephew, John (Anna) Saemisch; niece, Susan (Larry) Scott of Carlisle; and a host of family and friends. He was preceded in death by his father, Jack Jackson and brother-in-law, Bob Saemisch.
Visitation will be from 5-8 p.m., Monday, June 28, 2010 at Hamilton’s near Highland Memory Gardens, 121 NW 60th Avenue, Des Moines. According to his wishes, he will be cremated and no funeral service will be held. A private family service will be held at a future time in Lebanon, MO.
www.HamiltonsFuneralHome.com
Judy Ann Davis - St Louis
06/30/2010
He may be gone but will never be forgotten!
Jay and I were friends and apartment-mates for many years. Our
last time enjoying each others company was the townhouse in
University City, Missouri and working together at the Delmar.
His love to everyone of which he cared and the friendship he would
show to all will always be remembered and cherished.
My sympathy to all family, friends
and others of the loss of a fine man.